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cruvon · 20 June 2013, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Dweller

Thanks, Cruvon

Great idea you have here. Certainly is reassuring.

Thanks Bill!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBruno

nice lists...but i have to sell a couple bubblebacks and do NO want to use evilBay...any advice?

"Time waits for no man; so better know that time is now."

Cheers mate, try putting them up on sale in the For Sale section.

GBruno · 9 July 2013, 12:18 PM

Thanks - i will consider getting them together for the site...need some pics and a present appraisal.
cheer-GBruno

motoikkyu · 21 June 2013, 01:01 PM

Am proud to have purchased more than two vintage pieces from Nick GreekBum. I trust him implicitly and look forward to buying from him again. He's more than a seller, he's a committed "resource person" in the vintage world and I have even felt comfortable approaching him for advice when no sale was involved. Isn't that what it's all about?

cruvon · 21 June 2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Let me chime in - I have done 3 different vintage watch deals with Nick (greekbum). He's great to work with I have a good trusted seller relationship with him. He is always fair and willing to accept a return if anything didn't measure up to my expectations. All the deals went flawlessly.

All were DJs; two 16013s (Champagne dial + White dial) and most recently a 1603 with a smoky gold sigma pie pan dial that is really nice. My first deals were via TRF + phone. The 1603 done last month was a face-to-face while I was down in Tampa area.

I know you may need another member reference but I give him a full

and

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I have bought a 1680 with a white service dial from Nick (greekbum). Watch was exactly as described and he was great to deal with. Really receptive to questions and easy to reach with phone and email.

Buy with confidence from Nick

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchcrank

from Nick and then watches and now count him as a good friend. M

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoikkyu

Am proud to have purchased more than two vintage pieces from Nick GreekBum. I trust him implicitly and look forward to buying from him again. He's more than a seller, he's a committed "resource person" in the vintage world and I have even felt comfortable approaching him for advice when no sale was involved. Isn't that what it's all about?

Great seeing some refferal action, thanks Paul, Jason, Michael, motoikkyu, will add Nikos(Greekbum) in as a green star seller in the next update and include you'll in the Purchase Reference list for him!

red1108nyc · 22 June 2013, 11:50 AM

I had a great transaction with Nick (Greekbum) on my 5513 meter first purchase. Just want to be on the record here!

Best,

Fred/NJ

cruvon · 22 June 2013, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

I had a great transaction with Nick (Greekbum) on my 5513 meter first purchase. Just want to be on the record here!

Best,

Fred/NJ

Thanks Fred, can't add it to the Purchase reference list since you'e a regular seller here but nice to know. Will be adding Nick as a green star seller!

cruvon · 26 June 2013, 10:31 PM

Bump for more references!

luce82 · 26 June 2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

Bump for more references!

Hi,
New of this forum...I could add:

GERMANY
www.worldoftime.de
www.watches.de
www.brevetwatches.de

ITALY
www.oredelmondo.it

CHINA
www.thevintageconcept.com

Happy web surfing

Luca

DonChuy1970 · 28 June 2013, 11:52 AM

John at coolvintagewatches.com is great! I am unequivocally the pickiest person in Kansas City, and he puts up with me quite well. Anyone here near KC? Check out John's shop in Parkville, MO. 1 green "*"

DonChuy1970 · 28 June 2013, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

Hi guys, just thought would be nice to have a list of trusted vintage watch sellers/shops/webistes you have previously purchased from/heard good things about in one place for easy reference. Please add in to the names here along with website/contact info if available so that we don't have to go thru" all the different threads looking for vintage watch seller recommendations.

1) Mark Lerman ([email protected])
2) Jed aka Jedly1(http://www.thetimetraveler.co/)
3) Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/)

John Putnam at coolvintagewatches.com. Incredibly patient while you browse thru his extensive vintage collection at brick and mortar store in Parkville, MO. Anyone here from Kansas City? Do yourself a favor and check it out.

cruvon · 29 June 2013, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luce82

Hi,
New of this forum...I could add:

GERMANY
www.worldoftime.de
www.watches.de
www.brevetwatches.de

ITALY
www.oredelmondo.it

CHINA
www.thevintageconcept.com

Happy web surfing

Luca

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonChuy1970

John at coolvintagewatches.com is great! I am unequivocally the pickiest person in Kansas City, and he puts up with me quite well. Anyone here near KC? Check out John's shop in Parkville, MO. 1 green "*"

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonChuy1970

John Putnam at coolvintagewatches.com. Incredibly patient while you browse thru his extensive vintage collection at brick and mortar store in Parkville, MO. Anyone here from Kansas City? Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Thanks guys but you will need a minimum of 50 posts in the Vintage Rolex section for your references to be added in.

cruvon · 5 July 2013, 08:09 PM

Time for an update!

Welcome Nick Gogas aka Greekbum to the Green Star staus sellers list.

Thanks Frogman4me, 77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu for your references, you have been added to the Purchase Reference list for your refered seller/s. Have also added Bobswatches (www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html) to the sellers awaiting recommendations list.

I have also split the sellers awaiting recommendations into two categories(below the green star staus sellers) so as to differentiate between those awaiting one recommendation for Green star status and those yet to be tried and tested.

Enjoy friends!

************************************************** ***********************

Vintage purchase experience Feedback List
************************************************** ************************************************** ********************************************

Note: A member (member should not be a commercial seller or dealer here or elsewhere) making a recommendation will require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy!

Green Star status sellers:

Jed aka Jedly1 (http://www.thetimetraveler.co/) [*]
Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/) [*]
Ben ([email protected],http://nbtimes.co/ ) [*]
Jacek Kozubek - [email protected] - San Francisco CA , http://www.hqmilton.com [*]
Andrew Shear: [email protected]/Website:http://www.sheartime.com [*]
Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com [*]
Ian Blowers UK http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/ [*] [Refer Footnote 2]
Jason Graham aka 964RS http://www.SweepingHand.co.uk, http://www.facebook.com/SweepingHand.co.uk [*]
Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/ for Tudors [*]
Nick Gogas aka Greekbum- [email protected] - 727-804-NICK (USA) [*]

Sellers awaiting one recommendation:

Mike Wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com )

Sellers awaiting recommendations: [Sellers in this list below are Speculative with no prior proven forum member purchase history here, but just good references by hearsay and are yet to be tried and tested by forum regulars]

Paul Seregin- http://www.seregins.com
http://www.coolvintagewatches.com
Zaf Basha- http://www.finertimes.com
Ken Jacobs (http://www.wannabuyawatch.com )
Joshua Bonifas: http://www.Fourtane.com
Eric Iskin- [email protected]- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers
Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas
Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France
Henrik http://www.subgmt.com [email protected] Telephone: +31 610 376 53 in the Netherlands
Philippe Capurro of http://www.exoticwatches.net
http://www.uhrenfreund.com
http://www.thewatchcollectors.com
http://www.watchworksPDX.com, in Portland, ask for Alex
http://www.tempvsfvgit.com, Tempvus Fvgit, ask for George
www.alltiques.com, ask for John at 70 bowery NYC
Tuscaneyrose watch and Jewelry New York, ask for John Buckley
Worldly Watches, ask for Stephane Medam
http://duvarney.com/index.html, Steve Duvarney
www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html

A green (*) against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green (*).Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two.

Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum.

Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020,Fro gman4me)
Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65,Frogman4me)
Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi,vkych oo,Frogman4me)
Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr)
Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires,Frogman4me )
Ralle (florianw,Burswood)
Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike)
Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut)
Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc)
Nick Gogas (77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu)

Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here)

1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list
2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread)
3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them.
4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there.

NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list.

VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future. So ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy.

Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy.[/QUOTE]

GVmil · 8 July 2013, 05:53 AM

I just purchased a Rolex Bombay, circa 1953, from George of Tempus Fugit on Friday. I researched him within my group of NYC vintage Rolex owners/collectors and was not disappointed. Went in looking for a vintage Air-King for a milestone birthday within the family and when we found the Bombay.
George is obviously knowledgable, has a number of excellent vintage Rolexes (and other brands) on hand and is a collector himself.
I recommend him without reservation

cruvon · 8 July 2013, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GVmil

I just purchased a Rolex Bombay, circa 1953, from George of Tempus Fugit on Friday. I researched him within my group of NYC vintage Rolex owners/collectors and was not disappointed. Went in looking for a vintage Air-King for a milestone birthday within the family and when we found the Bombay.
George is obviously knowledgable, has a number of excellent vintage Rolexes (and other brands) on hand and is a collector himself.
I recommend him without reservation

Thanks for the recommendation and nice to know, please increase your post contribution to the Vintage Rolex section of this forum to 50 and will add it in.

cruvon · 9 July 2013, 08:42 PM

Just keeping this post at the end for easy access!

************************************************** ***********************

Vintage purchase experience Feedback List
************************************************** ************************************************** ********************************************

Note: A member (member should not be a commercial seller or dealer here or elsewhere) making a recommendation will require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy!

Green Star status sellers:

Jed aka Jedly1 (http://www.thetimetraveler.co/) [*]
Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/) [*]
Ben ([email protected],http://nbtimes.co/ ) [*]
Jacek Kozubek - [email protected] - San Francisco CA , http://www.hqmilton.com [*]
Andrew Shear: [email protected]/Website:http://www.sheartime.com [*]
Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com [*]
Ian Blowers UK http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/ [*] [Refer Footnote 2]
Jason Graham aka 964RS http://www.SweepingHand.co.uk, http://www.facebook.com/SweepingHand.co.uk [*]
Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/ for Tudors [*]
Nick Gogas aka Greekbum- [email protected] - 727-804-NICK (USA) [*]

Sellers awaiting one recommendation:

Mike Wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com )

Sellers awaiting recommendations: [Sellers in this list below are Speculative with no prior proven forum member purchase history here, but just good references by hearsay and are yet to be tried and tested by forum regulars]

Paul Seregin- http://www.seregins.com
http://www.coolvintagewatches.com
Zaf Basha- http://www.finertimes.com
Ken Jacobs (http://www.wannabuyawatch.com )
Joshua Bonifas: http://www.Fourtane.com
Eric Iskin- [email protected]- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers
Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas
Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France
Henrik http://www.subgmt.com [email protected] Telephone: +31 610 376 53 in the Netherlands
Philippe Capurro of http://www.exoticwatches.net
http://www.uhrenfreund.com
http://www.thewatchcollectors.com
http://www.watchworksPDX.com, in Portland, ask for Alex
http://www.tempvsfvgit.com, Tempvus Fvgit, ask for George
www.alltiques.com, ask for John at 70 bowery NYC
Tuscaneyrose watch and Jewelry New York, ask for John Buckley
Worldly Watches, ask for Stephane Medam
http://duvarney.com/index.html, Steve Duvarney
www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html

A green (*) against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green (*).Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two.

Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum.

Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020,Fro gman4me)
Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65,Frogman4me)
Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi,vkych oo,Frogman4me)
Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr)
Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires,Frogman4me )
Ralle (florianw,Burswood)
Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike)
Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut)
Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc)
Nick Gogas (77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu)

Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here)

1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list
2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread)
3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them.
4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there.

NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list.

VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future. So ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy.

Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy.[/QUOTE]

Jonwhite · 16 July 2013, 03:26 AM

My vote should count now... I think!
+1 for Mike Wood

cruvon · 17 July 2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonwhite

My vote should count now... I think!
+1 for Mike Wood

Thanks Jonwhite, you have 20 posts in the vintage section, only another 30 to go!

cruvon · 22 July 2013, 08:15 PM

Just moving this post to thread end for easy access!

************************************************** ***********************

Vintage purchase experience Feedback List
************************************************** ************************************************** ********************************************

Note: A member (member should not be a commercial seller or dealer here or elsewhere) making a recommendation will require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy!

Green Star status sellers:

Jed aka Jedly1 (http://www.thetimetraveler.co/) [*]
Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/) [*]
Ben ([email protected],http://nbtimes.co/ ) [*]
Jacek Kozubek - [email protected] - San Francisco CA , http://www.hqmilton.com [*]
Andrew Shear: [email protected]/Website:http://www.sheartime.com [*]
Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com [*]
Ian Blowers UK http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/ [*] [Refer Footnote 2]
Jason Graham aka 964RS http://www.SweepingHand.co.uk, http://www.facebook.com/SweepingHand.co.uk [*]
Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/ for Tudors [*]
Nick Gogas aka Greekbum- [email protected] - 727-804-NICK (USA) [*]

Sellers awaiting one recommendation:

Mike Wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com )

Sellers awaiting recommendations: [Sellers in this list below are Speculative with no prior proven forum member purchase history here, but just good references by hearsay and are yet to be tried and tested by forum regulars]

Paul Seregin- http://www.seregins.com
http://www.coolvintagewatches.com
Zaf Basha- http://www.finertimes.com
Ken Jacobs (http://www.wannabuyawatch.com )
Joshua Bonifas: http://www.Fourtane.com
Eric Iskin- [email protected]- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers
Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas
Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France
Henrik http://www.subgmt.com [email protected] Telephone: +31 610 376 53 in the Netherlands
Philippe Capurro of http://www.exoticwatches.net
http://www.uhrenfreund.com
http://www.thewatchcollectors.com
http://www.watchworksPDX.com, in Portland, ask for Alex
http://www.tempvsfvgit.com, Tempvus Fvgit, ask for George
www.alltiques.com, ask for John at 70 bowery NYC
Tuscaneyrose watch and Jewelry New York, ask for John Buckley
Worldly Watches, ask for Stephane Medam
http://duvarney.com/index.html, Steve Duvarney
www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html

A green (*) against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green (*).Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two.

Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum.

Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020,Fro gman4me)
Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65,Frogman4me)
Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi,vkych oo,Frogman4me)
Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr)
Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires,Frogman4me )
Ralle (florianw,Burswood)
Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike)
Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut)
Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc)
Nick Gogas (77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu)

Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here)

1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list
2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread)
3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them.
4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there.

NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list.

VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future. So ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy.

Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy.[/QUOTE]

mikkibarry · 23 July 2013, 01:48 PM

I'm a bit confused. I'm a forum regular and I've purchased from Zaf Basha and would recommend him highly.

cruvon · 23 July 2013, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkibarry

I'm a bit confused. I'm a forum regular and I've purchased from Zaf Basha and would recommend him highly.

Thanks for the referal Mikki, purchased a vintage Rolex from Zaf?

Mark020 · 23 July 2013, 06:27 PM

1) Had a perfect transaction with Kirill and 2) Andrew Shear changed his ebay name to Amazing_Watches.

cruvon · 23 July 2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark020

1) Had a perfect transaction with Kirill and 2) Andrew Shear changed his ebay name to Amazing_Watches.

Thanks for the referrals Mark. Just reconfirming if you bought a vintage Rolex from Kirill?
I think Andrews official website (http://www.sheartime.com) is where the recommendations are for the best pieces he has, so wouldn't want to recommend Ebay names in here unless that's the only point of sale for a seller.

cruvon · 17 November 2013, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark020

1) Had a perfect transaction with Kirill and 2) Andrew Shear changed his ebay name to Amazing_Watches.

Hi Mark, what's Kirills contact details and any website to add for him?

Thanks

Mark020 · 23 July 2013, 08:41 PM

Yes I did: a 1971 Rolex 1601.

Understand the point of the website but I pointed this out because I was confused myself regarding the ebay name :-)

And I see that Mike Wood is awaiting a recommendation: I bought a very nice dial from Mike in a flawless transaction.

cruvon · 25 July 2013, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark020

Yes I did: a 1971 Rolex 1601.

Understand the point of the website but I pointed this out because I was confused myself regarding the ebay name :-)

And I see that Mike Wood is awaiting a recommendation: I bought a very nice dial from Mike in a flawless transaction.

Thanks Mark, will count that in. Also, sorry, can't count vintage Rolex parts as a referral but good to know.

Cheers,
San

fforte393 · 28 July 2013, 01:25 AM

Hi All,

www.vintagetime.com - Bill Porter (purchased a LeCoultre Powermatic from them, good shape)

www.darlor-watch.com

www.watchestobuy.com

www.timeman.net

cruvon · 30 July 2013, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fforte393

Hi All,

www.vintagetime.com - Bill Porter (purchased a LeCoultre Powermatic from them, good shape)

www.darlor-watch.com

www.watchestobuy.com

www.timeman.net

Thanks mate, do increase your post count in the vintage Rolex section for referals!

fforte393 · 30 July 2013, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

Thanks mate, do increase your post count in the vintage Rolex section for referals!

Not a problem, didn't see those dealers on here in the first few pages so I figured I would share them.

Cheers

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cruvon · 30 July 2013, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fforte393

Not a problem, didn't see those dealers on here in the first few pages so I figured I would share them.

Cheers

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springer · 9 August 2013, 08:33 AM

San,

Steve Mulholland has been banned from selling on a couple sites now and according to many posts from buyers, he has refused to deliver the goods or return messages. I would not recommend him, nor consider him a trusted seller.

26 June 2013, 10:31 PM	#7
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Bump for more references! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

5 July 2013, 08:09 PM	#12
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Time for an update! Welcome Nick Gogas aka Greekbum to the Green Star staus sellers list. Thanks Frogman4me, 77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu for your references, you have been added to the Purchase Reference list for your refered seller/s. Have also added Bobswatches (www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html) to the sellers awaiting recommendations list. I have also split the sellers awaiting recommendations into two categories(below the green star staus sellers) so as to differentiate between those awaiting one recommendation for Green star status and those yet to be tried and tested. Enjoy friends! ************************************************ ******************* Vintage purchase experience Feedback List ********************************************** ********************************************** **************************************** Note: A member (member should not be a commercial seller or dealer here or elsewhere) making a recommendation will require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy! Green Star status sellers:** Jed aka Jedly1 (http://www.thetimetraveler.co/) [] Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/) [] Ben ([email protected],http://nbtimes.co/ ) [] Jacek Kozubek - [email protected] - San Francisco CA , http://www.hqmilton.com [] Andrew Shear: [email protected]/Website:http://www.sheartime.com [] Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com [] Ian Blowers UK http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/ [] [Refer Footnote 2] Jason Graham aka 964RS http://www.SweepingHand.co.uk, http://www.facebook.com/SweepingHand.co.uk [] Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/ for Tudors [] Nick Gogas aka Greekbum- [email protected] - 727-804-NICK (USA) [] Sellers awaiting one recommendation: Mike Wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com ) Sellers awaiting recommendations: [Sellers in this list below are Speculative with no prior proven forum member purchase history here, but just good references by hearsay and are yet to be tried and tested by forum regulars] Paul Seregin- http://www.seregins.com http://www.coolvintagewatches.com Zaf Basha- http://www.finertimes.com Ken Jacobs (http://www.wannabuyawatch.com ) Joshua Bonifas: http://www.Fourtane.com Eric Iskin- [email protected]- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France Henrik http://www.subgmt.com [email protected] Telephone: +31 610 376 53 in the Netherlands Philippe Capurro of http://www.exoticwatches.net http://www.uhrenfreund.com http://www.thewatchcollectors.com http://www.watchworksPDX.com, in Portland, ask for Alex http://www.tempvsfvgit.com, Tempvus Fvgit, ask for George www.alltiques.com, ask for John at 70 bowery NYC Tuscaneyrose watch and Jewelry New York, ask for John Buckley Worldly Watches, ask for Stephane Medam http://duvarney.com/index.html, Steve Duvarney www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html A green () against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green ().Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two. Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum. Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020,Fro gman4me) Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65,Frogman4me) Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi,vkych oo,Frogman4me) Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr) Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires,Frogman4me ) Ralle (florianw,Burswood) Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike) Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut) Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc) Nick Gogas (77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu) Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here) 1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list 2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread) 3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them. 4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there. NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list. VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future. So ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy. Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy.[/QUOTE] __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

8 July 2013, 05:53 AM	#13
GVmil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gotham Posts: 79	Reference for Tempus Fugit in NYC I just purchased a Rolex Bombay, circa 1953, from George of Tempus Fugit on Friday. I researched him within my group of NYC vintage Rolex owners/collectors and was not disappointed. Went in looking for a vintage Air-King for a milestone birthday within the family and when we found the Bombay. George is obviously knowledgable, has a number of excellent vintage Rolexes (and other brands) on hand and is a collector himself. I recommend him without reservation __________________ Milgauss GV, TT Daytona, 5513 Sub, 1675 GMT, SS/WG TOG, Panerai 233K, Sinn U1 Black

9 July 2013, 08:42 PM	#15
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Just keeping this post at the end for easy access! ************************************************ ******************* Vintage purchase experience Feedback List ********************************************** ********************************************** **************************************** Note: A member (member should not be a commercial seller or dealer here or elsewhere) making a recommendation will require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy! Green Star status sellers:** Jed aka Jedly1 (http://www.thetimetraveler.co/) [] Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/) [] Ben ([email protected],http://nbtimes.co/ ) [] Jacek Kozubek - [email protected] - San Francisco CA , http://www.hqmilton.com [] Andrew Shear: [email protected]/Website:http://www.sheartime.com [] Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com [] Ian Blowers UK http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/ [] [Refer Footnote 2] Jason Graham aka 964RS http://www.SweepingHand.co.uk, http://www.facebook.com/SweepingHand.co.uk [] Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/ for Tudors [] Nick Gogas aka Greekbum- [email protected] - 727-804-NICK (USA) [] Sellers awaiting one recommendation: Mike Wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com ) Sellers awaiting recommendations: [Sellers in this list below are Speculative with no prior proven forum member purchase history here, but just good references by hearsay and are yet to be tried and tested by forum regulars] Paul Seregin- http://www.seregins.com http://www.coolvintagewatches.com Zaf Basha- http://www.finertimes.com Ken Jacobs (http://www.wannabuyawatch.com ) Joshua Bonifas: http://www.Fourtane.com Eric Iskin- [email protected]- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France Henrik http://www.subgmt.com [email protected] Telephone: +31 610 376 53 in the Netherlands Philippe Capurro of http://www.exoticwatches.net http://www.uhrenfreund.com http://www.thewatchcollectors.com http://www.watchworksPDX.com, in Portland, ask for Alex http://www.tempvsfvgit.com, Tempvus Fvgit, ask for George www.alltiques.com, ask for John at 70 bowery NYC Tuscaneyrose watch and Jewelry New York, ask for John Buckley Worldly Watches, ask for Stephane Medam http://duvarney.com/index.html, Steve Duvarney www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html A green () against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green ().Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two. Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum. Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020,Fro gman4me) Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65,Frogman4me) Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi,vkych oo,Frogman4me) Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr) Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires,Frogman4me ) Ralle (florianw,Burswood) Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike) Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut) Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc) Nick Gogas (77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu) Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here) 1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list 2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread) 3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them. 4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there. NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list. VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future. So ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy. Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy.[/QUOTE] __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

22 July 2013, 08:15 PM	#18
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Just moving this post to thread end for easy access! ************************************************ ******************* Vintage purchase experience Feedback List ********************************************** ********************************************** **************************************** Note: A member (member should not be a commercial seller or dealer here or elsewhere) making a recommendation will require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy! Green Star status sellers:** Jed aka Jedly1 (http://www.thetimetraveler.co/) [] Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/) [] Ben ([email protected],http://nbtimes.co/ ) [] Jacek Kozubek - [email protected] - San Francisco CA , http://www.hqmilton.com [] Andrew Shear: [email protected]/Website:http://www.sheartime.com [] Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com [] Ian Blowers UK http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/ [] [Refer Footnote 2] Jason Graham aka 964RS http://www.SweepingHand.co.uk, http://www.facebook.com/SweepingHand.co.uk [] Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/ for Tudors [] Nick Gogas aka Greekbum- [email protected] - 727-804-NICK (USA) [] Sellers awaiting one recommendation: Mike Wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com ) Sellers awaiting recommendations: [Sellers in this list below are Speculative with no prior proven forum member purchase history here, but just good references by hearsay and are yet to be tried and tested by forum regulars] Paul Seregin- http://www.seregins.com http://www.coolvintagewatches.com Zaf Basha- http://www.finertimes.com Ken Jacobs (http://www.wannabuyawatch.com ) Joshua Bonifas: http://www.Fourtane.com Eric Iskin- [email protected]- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France Henrik http://www.subgmt.com [email protected] Telephone: +31 610 376 53 in the Netherlands Philippe Capurro of http://www.exoticwatches.net http://www.uhrenfreund.com http://www.thewatchcollectors.com http://www.watchworksPDX.com, in Portland, ask for Alex http://www.tempvsfvgit.com, Tempvus Fvgit, ask for George www.alltiques.com, ask for John at 70 bowery NYC Tuscaneyrose watch and Jewelry New York, ask for John Buckley Worldly Watches, ask for Stephane Medam http://duvarney.com/index.html, Steve Duvarney www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html A green () against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green ().Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two. Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum. Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020,Fro gman4me) Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65,Frogman4me) Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi,vkych oo,Frogman4me) Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr) Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires,Frogman4me ) Ralle (florianw,Burswood) Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike) Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut) Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc) Nick Gogas (77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu) Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here) 1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list 2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread) 3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them. 4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there. NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list. VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future. So ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy. Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy.[/QUOTE] __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

9 July 2013, 12:18 PM	#2
GBruno "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 2	Thanks - i will consider getting them together for the site...need some pics and a present appraisal. cheer-GBruno

21 June 2013, 01:01 PM	#3
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Am proud to have purchased more than two vintage pieces from Nick GreekBum. I trust him implicitly and look forward to buying from him again. He's more than a seller, he's a committed "resource person" in the vintage world and I have even felt comfortable approaching him for advice when no sale was involved. Isn't that what it's all about?

22 June 2013, 11:50 AM	#5
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	I had a great transaction with Nick (Greekbum) on my 5513 meter first purchase. Just want to be on the record here! Best, Fred/NJ

28 June 2013, 11:52 AM	#9
DonChuy1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Jesse Location: Lees Summit, MO Watch: 1955 Rolex Oyster Posts: 4	John at coolvintagewatches.com is great! I am unequivocally the pickiest person in Kansas City, and he puts up with me quite well. Anyone here near KC? Check out John's shop in Parkville, MO. 1 green "*"

16 July 2013, 03:26 AM	#16
Jonwhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: England Posts: 103	My vote should count now... I think! +1 for Mike Wood

23 July 2013, 01:48 PM	#19
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	I'm a bit confused. I'm a forum regular and I've purchased from Zaf Basha and would recommend him highly. __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

23 July 2013, 06:27 PM	#21
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,132	1) Had a perfect transaction with Kirill and 2) Andrew Shear changed his ebay name to Amazing_Watches.

23 July 2013, 08:41 PM	#24
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,132	Yes I did: a 1971 Rolex 1601. Understand the point of the website but I pointed this out because I was confused myself regarding the ebay name :-) And I see that Mike Wood is awaiting a recommendation: I bought a very nice dial from Mike in a flawless transaction.

28 July 2013, 01:25 AM	#26
fforte393 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New York Watch: 6424 Big Oyster Posts: 49	Hi All, www.vintagetime.com - Bill Porter (purchased a LeCoultre Powermatic from them, good shape) www.darlor-watch.com www.watchestobuy.com www.timeman.net

9 August 2013, 08:33 AM	#30
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,309	San, Steve Mulholland has been banned from selling on a couple sites now and according to many posts from buyers, he has refused to deliver the goods or return messages. I would not recommend him, nor consider him a trusted seller. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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